Sixteen teams representing local technology companies, media, the university and college are competing for what a news release from the technology alliance calls “ultimate nerd glory.”

WEtech Alliance’s second annual Nerd Olympics kicked off Tuesday with an opening ceremony and the lighting of the Nerd Torch followed by the first competition, archery, held at the Windsor Sportsmen’s Club, 2401 Dougall Ave.

Over the next two months, local tech teams will compete in disc golf, trampoline, nerd trivia, curling and Rock Band.

“Tech companies circle Nerd Olympics in their calendars months in advance because it’s such a great time,” said Yvonne Pilon, president and CEO of WEtech Alliance. “It also brings the tech community closer together.”

In addition to the sporting events, teams will compete in two community challenges that raise donations for Canadian Blood Services and The Welcome Centre Shelter for Women.

A 3D-printed medal ceremony follows every event.

The closing ceremony Nov. 17 concludes with the hoisting of the Nerd Cup and coincides with the Tech Awards ceremonies as part of the first-ever Tech Week YQG celebrations across Windsor-Essex, also organized by WEtech Alliance.

Yvonne Pilon, the president and CEO of WEtech Alliance pictured at an event earlier this year, says the Nerd Olympics brings the technology community together.Dax Melmer /
Windsor Star

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